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55% Critic Match
Das tapfere Schneiderlein
“He killed seven flies in one swat.”
5.5 / 10• 2008• 59m•NR• German
FantasyFamilyTV Movie
Storyline
Poor but confident and resourceful tailor David trusts, after killing seven flies in one swat, he's a match for any challenge and sets out to prove himself in the wide world. After luck and cunning help him deal with giant Lothar, he arrives at the castle of petty king Ernst, who is ruled by constant migraine and his ambitious, manipulative court counsellor Klaus, who desires to succeed by winning brat princess Paula's hand and claims to be the only saviour who can rid the land of three supernatural dangers.
Cast & Crew
Kostja Ullmann
Schneider David
Lead
Karoline Schuch
Prinzessin Paula
Axel Milberg
König Ernst
Dirk Martens
Hofrat Klaus
Hannelore Hoger
Hanne
Marleen Lohse
Frederike
Udo Jolly
Kriegsherr Hagen
Jonas Hartmann
Kriegsherr Samuel
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Christian Theede's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Das tapfere Schneiderlein is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
